Operative Purchaser

**Operative Purchaser**:
Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we - Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 90% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

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**Operative Purchaser**

We are looking for an **Operative Purchaser** with a main responsibility in handling the categories of hydraulics, installation vibrations, MRO production, injection equipment and auxiliary modules. The preferred location for this position is in Frauenfeld (Switzerland), but also Hamburg (Germany) and Triest (Italy) can be considered. In this position, hybrid working is an option, too.

**Your role and responsibilities**

As an Operative Purchaser your work will include the tasks you can see below. The tasks can also be adjusted based on your individual skills and interests. You’ll be working as a part of a team focused on 2-Stroke Marine Engines, with diverse expertise and located in different parts of Europe.

**R**esponsibilities** for the position**
- Execute purchase orders, order monitoring, confirmations, and rescheduling.
- Review and verify technical specifications and requirements as basis.
- Proactively work to enable cross-divisional, cross-organisational and supplier cooperation.
- Create and issue forecasts to suppliers when applicable.
- Approving of payments to suppliers according to delegation of authority.
- Maintenance of master data in SAP R/3 MM.
- Negotiate and execute spot buys within given guidelines.
- Support non-conformity/warranty process management.
- Execution of Workflow tasks in SAP R/3 MM.
- Monitor and report supplier performance (i.e. delivery reliability, lead time and price).

**Requirements for the position**
- Customer understanding.
- Knowledge of the Purchasing process.
- Supply Chain Management knowledge.
- Material Management skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Technical understanding.
- Efficient Time Management.
- Very good English knowledge.
- Good knowledge of German.
- Project Management skills.
- SAP MM module.

**Why you and us?**

**You are valued - as your true self. **At Wärtsilä YOU matter. We value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.

**Your growth is supported. **We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.

**You get to make a difference. **Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

**Contact & next steps**

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.